The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 34,800
€ 26,800
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon Cupra 280 is 0.6 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
56.5
71.5
77.8
56
69.5
78.5
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.5 in
Height
56 in
103.6
168.1
101.5
168.7
168.1 in
Length
168.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
455 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
125 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
